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I agree and it's just my nature to do so I was just super surprised by this learning module that said I was doing it all wrong.
 
My daughter's speech is also somewhat affected by her disability . . . not greatly, but somewhat. She has taken speech therapy but it didn't do much for her because of the nature of her disability. Anyhow, she can be hard to understand at times. And I'm sure some people get tired of asking her to repeat something.

Even as well as I know her, there are times I have to say "please repeat", or "one more time", and if I don't get it after a bit, I will say "say it again using different words" :) . . . and then when I get what she is saying, we will both laugh . . . because once I know what she is saying it makes total sense.

But I can understand why this would be difficult for others.
 
When she was in highschool they tried speech related programs so she could speak into the computer and it would type what she was saying versus her having to type everything. Again, the issue was the computer didn't recognize what she was saying, and she found that frustrating. Although typing is frustrating for her, she has become quite good at it.

It's kind of like when I am trying to use my voice activated hands-free phone in my vehicle . . . and it doesn't pronounce the names the ways I do . . . and I have to keep repeating until I get it to sound how it wants them to sound. My daughter and I laugh about that too!!!!
 
Beloved said:
When she was in highschool they tried speech related programs so she could speak into the computer and it would type what she was saying versus her having to type everything. Again, the issue was the computer didn't recognize what she was saying, and she found that frustrating. Although typing is frustrating for her, she has become quite good at it.

It's kind of like when I am trying to use my voice activated hands-free phone in my vehicle . . . and it doesn't pronounce the names the ways I do . . . and I have to keep repeating until I get it to sound how it wants them to sound. My daughter and I laugh about that too!!!!
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Don't even get me started on the lady in my phone or GPS! The more frustrated I get the less she understands. Apparently Windsor, Ontario sounded like Dawson' Creek Yukon one day! Eye roll - just realizing how frustrating that makes it for me or something that small; makes me realize how annoying it must be for your daughter. With my family if they don't get what I say the first time I will change words or spell a particular word (especially words that start softly).

The arthritis society has a suit it gets ppl to wear during arthritis awareness week that mimics the feeling of having arthritis. I think it is very eye-opening for a lot of people.
 
The 'voices' are phonetically Anglo-centric, as well, which makes me nuts. We have a faculty member, last name of Vaillancourt.

Vi On Coor (the correct pronunciation) gets you nowhere. It needs Val An Court.
 
Beloved said:
When she was in highschool they tried speech related programs so she could speak into the computer and it would type what she was saying versus her having to type everything. Again, the issue was the computer didn't recognize what she was saying, and she found that frustrating. Although typing is frustrating for her, she has become quite good at it.

It's kind of like when I am trying to use my voice activated hands-free phone in my vehicle . . . and it doesn't pronounce the names the ways I do . . . and I have to keep repeating until I get it to sound how it wants them to sound. My daughter and I laugh about that too!!!!
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In this city we have streets with old British names, like Westmorland and Northumberland. My GPS had me confused when it kept referring to West Morland and North Umberland.
I'd hate to hear what it does with Antigonish (which isn't pronounced Anti Gonish or An Tig Onish).
 
Yes - voice GPS is an interesting thing! Our often says - "take ramp on right to Q" - meaning QEW or Queen Elizabeth Way. Amazing that such technology even exists! I have a voice controlled system on my car now - I can tell it what radio station or CD track I want to listen to ... it's a bit weird to me still & I often forget to use it - but it has given me some giggles from time to time.
 
Seeler said:
In this city we have streets with old British names, like Westmorland and Northumberland. My GPS had me confused when it kept referring to West Morland and North Umberland.
I'd hate to hear what it does with Antigonish (which isn't pronounced Anti Gonish or An Tig Onish).
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I had to read that city name at work to someone when reading back an address and got it wrong. I was corrected (I said An Tig o-nish, I think). But I've forgotten how they corrected me. How is it pronounced?
 
Good morning everyone!

Another cool brisk winter mornng here in Manitoba, with a temperature of -22 C but a feels like temperature of -30 C with the wind chill. So far it looks bright and clear.

Thinking of those in the east coast that have gotten hit with such awful weather, and it looks like it is going to continue.

Off to work at the church office for a bit this morning, then grocery store, and then home to boil my bones . . . (Well, not "my" bones, but rather the bones of a creature who gave his/her life so that I can try to restore and heal my digestive tract :) - I will boil all the goodness out them!)

And also some household chores and bible study homework for ladies group tomorrow.

Oh yes . . . and the Scotties - no draw this morning, but will watch this afternoon and tonight.

Blessings all!

(P.S. I finished @Seeler 's book last night . . . it was a very good read . . . I enjoyed it a lot . . . couldn't put it down (was reading in the commercials while watching the Scotties) - well done, Seeler - awaiting the next one!
 
redhead said:
Living with challenges. Not living with disabilities. Use language appropriately.
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You may want to have that discussion with Kimmio, redhead. Most of these discussions about disabilities go back to her concerns about being a PWD (Person With Disabilities) and that does seem to be her preferred language.

I rather like the term "challenges" myself but I lack any major ones so I defer to those who do in discussions.
 
The truth is that as humans age, we get hit by injury and disease. We all are living with some kind of "condition", great or small, a challenge visible or invisible. The Canadian healthcare system is flawed precisely because it is not a nationally governed system - it is broken into 13 parts. And it is pathetic, because, as a country, Canada is wealthy and can afford to care for its people.

The real question is why are we not caring for each other?
 
redhead said:
Living with challenges. Not living with disabilities. Use language appropriately.
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I start ed this thread so I presume your remark is directed to me.
I live with a disability. Changing that word to 'challanges' is less accurate and doesn't solve anything.

As time goes by my disability is becoming more obvious not only to myself and those closest to me but to others as well.
People hold doors for me, offer to carry my coffee cup or soup bowl for me, give me the most comfortable chairs (those with arms), and put a little table by me so I don't have to hold my lunch or my papers on my lap. They often offer these things without my asking.
I have a permit to park in designated places for the disabled, and I am entitled to use shower rooms for the disabled at the pool (they are larger and equipped with a seat, a flexible hand-held shower, and grab bars.)
If I were in a higher income bracket it might be to my advantage to apply for a disability tax credit.
If I were younger I might be able to get CCP disability insurance.
To me disabled and disability are useful words. They've been used for centuriess.

And please, never refer to me as a PWD. That I would find offensive.
 
Seeler, my comments are not directed at you. And I use a cane for balance, so obviously it is a visible indication that I am living with injury and/or illness: I am physically challenged.
The use of the term disabled is problematic. It diminishes both the "labeled" and those who apply the description, designation, the not always correct assumptions, and creates an "us and we" situation.
 
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